Association of Pakistani Descent Physicians of North America, representing more than 15,000 physicians of Pakistani descent serving across the USA and Canada. APPNA is 501(c)(3) organization registered with IRS. The Association of Physicians of Pakistani descent of North America (APPNA) represent more than 15,000 physicians and health care professionals of Pakistani descent serving across North America. To foster scientific development and education in the field of medicine and delivery of better health care, without regard to race, color, creed, gender or age. To assist newly arriving Pakistani physicians in orientation and adjustment. To institute ways and means to cooperate with other medical organizations in North America. To encourage medical education and delivery of better health care in Pakistan specifically by arranging donations of medical literature, medical supplies, and by arranging lecture tours, medical conferences, and seminars in Pakistan. To participate in medical relief and other charitable activities especially in Pakistan and in North America.